I love being part of a writers’ group. One of my friends there, Lisbeth Coiman, is Venezuelan. I had the luxury of being treated to her home-cooked arepas.
Arepas: tasty “pancakes” made with maize dough
I don’t quite know how to describe these puffy bits of dough. They’re maybe akin to pupusas and have a biscuit-like texture. However, they’re not flaky. There’s a heartiness to them as you bite in.
Arepas can act like bread, and you make sandwiches with them. A lot of times, the interior ingredients are savory: beans, rice, etc. I think they make great snacks or meals, with their yummy hint of corn flavor.
Fun fact: Arepas have been found in archaeological sites in Colombia and Venezuela.
I love biscuits and most breads, so these little things sound pretty tasty:)
Also their name is easy to remember for me. Un repas in French is a meal.
Oh, neat! Thanks for teaching me a little bit of French.